Technical Support Specialist

Ingram Content Group (ICG) is hiring for a Technical Support Specialist to contribute to our Content Operationsteam in LaVergne, TN, just outside the Nashville area. This individual provides technical support for various Ingram Content applications, including electronic ordering, and iPage/CoreSource related applications for open systems, data fulfillment and digital products. The Technical Support Specialist communicates with customers regarding problem determination and resolution for these products; uses the incident tracking system to provide detailed descriptions of customer issues with clear and easy to reproduce steps; determines the severity of problems and when to escalate higher priority issues to 3rd level support and upper-level management. In this role, you are expected to continually improve the quality of support through product research and documentation and are also responsible for maintaining and improving service levels.

Want to help explore and build new ways to deliver content to the world?

At Ingram, our Technology team is blazing a trail by providing content distribution services to thousands of publishers with key initiatives around business intelligence, machine learning, continuous integration and omnichannel. We support diverse people and technology that highlights innovation through SaaS platforms, metadata, cloud, and containerization. Our teams are agile, and emphasize authenticity, creativity, and transparency upon a fact-based foundation. 

The world is reading, and it is our goal to connect as many people as possible to the content they want in the simplest ways. If you are an IT professional who strives to deliver results through collaborative partnerships, understanding what drives business, and enjoys working in a connected culture, we can’t wait to meet you!

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• 1 year of experience in Call Center or related Customer Service role
• 1+ years of experience supporting software and/or hardware/network
• 1 year of experience supporting a variety of Operating Systems and web browser versions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting technical services
• Publishing or book industry experience
• Intermediate MS Excel experience, including data manipulation
• Experience with Zendesk or other call tracking or ticketing system

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides technical support for iPage/CoreSource and various Ingram ordering applications, open systems and data fulfillment products, as well as the processing of digital files into ICG platforms.
• Provides technical support for publishers, bookstores, and retail website partners linked to iPage/CoreSource.
• Agents respond to questions from various Ingram distribution points, including Lightning Source and VitalSource or other 3rd party clients or customers.
• First point of contact to field inquiries from bookstores, libraries, publishers and internal users regarding ordering issues in iPage. Inquiries are received via phone, email and ticketing systems as Zendesk. 
• Assists iPage and CoreSource users with password resets, administration basics, searching and troubleshooting. 
• Integrates and supports customers with complex EDI specifications and use cases as required; tracks and communicates changes related to that specific issue; tests changes to ensure compliance with requests.
• Utilizes Excel and FTP/Webservice applications to assist with setup and multiple phases of testing to determine move to production for Integrate customers. 
• Responds to calls/emails from external and internal customers about technical issues with software and internet products and services. 
• Communicates the resolution to the customer and properly documents for escalation as needed.
• Ensures customer issues are addressed quickly upon receipt, adhering to our 24-48hr SLA.
• This list is not exhaustive

Hiring Salary Range: $24.87/hour - $30.91/hour. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. It will be determined by factors including but not limited to: the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Additional Information

Perks/Benefits:

• A highly competitive compensation package with generous benefits beginning first day of employment for Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
  • 10 vacation days & 10 sick days accrued annually and 3 personal days
  • 401K match, Life and AD&D, Employee Assistance programs, Group Legal, & more
  • Wellness program with access to onsite gym and basketball court for associates
• Encouraged continued education with our tuition reimbursement program
• Financial and in-kind opportunities to engage with non-profits in your community
  • Company match program for United Way donations
  • Volunteer opportunities and in-kind drives for non-profits throughout the year
• Take breaks or brainstorm in our game room with ping pong & foosball
• Casual Dress Code

The world is reading, and Ingram Content Group (“Ingram”) connects people with content in all forms. Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries and educators, Ingram makes these services seamless and accessible through technology, innovation and creativity. With an expansive global network of offices and facilities, Ingram’s services include digital and physical book distribution, print-on-demand, and digital learning. Ingram Content Group is a part of Ingram Industries Inc. and includes Ingram Book Group LLC, Ingram Publisher Services LLC, Lightning Source LLC, Ingram Library Services LLC, Tennessee Book Company LLC, Ingram Content Group UK Ltd. and Ingram Content Group Australia Pty Ltd. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

• EOE-Race/Gender/Veterans/Disabled
• We participate in EVerify.
• EEO Poster in English
• EEO Poster in Spanish